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Southfields Academy

State school · London, SW18 5JU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,179 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,179 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Wandsworth

Headteacher

Head

Ms Wanda Golinska

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 37 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Riversdale Primary School 8 %
Unknown 7 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Swaffield School 6 %
Hillbrook School 5 %
Southmead Primary School 5 %
West Hill Primary School 5 %
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit 5 %
Broadwater Primary School 4 %
Sellincourt Primary School 3 %
Earlsfield Primary School 3 %
Albemarle Primary School 3 %
Penwortham Primary School 2 %
Franciscan Primary School 2 %
Ronald Ross Primary School 2 %
Allfarthing Primary School 2 %
Tooting Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.7%
LA avg.
59.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
32.01
LA avg.
33.06
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
75
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.04 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,179
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

333 Merton Road
Wandsworth
London
SW18 5JU
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Telephone: 020 8875 2600

Email: info@southfields.wandsworth.sch.uk

Website: http://www.southfieldsacademy.com

Local authority: London Borough of Wandsworth

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School data & information Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5JU
1,179 Pupil numbers
46.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
48 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
75 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.7%
LA avg.
59.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.00
LA avg.
52.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.48 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 8
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 163 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 145 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 163 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.6%
LA avg.
15.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.01
LA avg.
33.06
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 11 B
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 12 B
Portuguese GCE A level 7 C
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 28 A
History GCE A level 9 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 B
Geography GCE A level 10 C
English Literature GCE A level 6 B
Economics GCE A level 33 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 A
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Biology GCE A level 9 B
Arabic GCE A level 7 A
Sociology GCE AS level 12 C
Psychology GCE AS level 14 C
Physics GCE AS level 9 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 30 B
English Literature GCE AS level 6 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 10 C
Biology GCE AS level 11 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Southfields Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 26 and has 24 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Southfields Community College has been described by HMI inspectors as one of the best examples of educational inclusion they have seen (Nov. 2004). Our aim is to provide all students with the skills they need to access the curriculum and then to attain as fully as possible within the curriculum. We specialise in early literacy, SpLD (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia); speech, language and social skills, hearing impaired support (Wandsworth HIU), English as an additional language and gifted & talented.

Our ethos is one of inclusion and to achieve this we look carefully at the process of teaching and learning and adapt the curriculum, the delivery style and, wherever possible, the environment to suit the needs of the learner. We also acknowledge and support students in dealing with external difficulties that affect their ability to engage with the curriculum.

Updated Oct 2015
2.04 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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